Procedure and House Affairs committee  We can draw parallels to the pandemic. For the most part, we have everybody wearing a mask. Canadians are and voters are willing and able. We just need to engage them. At the top of my statement, I cited research from The Samara Centre for Democracy, where they measured attitud

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes, definitely. During the pandemic, we've seen a huge shift to digital engagement, but we know that the digital divide is still a significant issue for voters in Canada, so having that pandemic-proof way of having in-person engagement with social distancing and all the relevant

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I'd be happy to expand on that. Identity is that inner sense, that sense of responsibility, that duty. Manifesting that and emphasizing that in the messaging around the election is key to boosting engagement. Going to vote is a thing you do; it's an action. That should be sign

Procedure and House Affairs committee  What I would recommend is looking at other regions, and I understand the committee is doing this for case studies. I spoke with Elections BC in preparing for this meeting, and they noted that stakeholder outreach in preparing for the huge volume of mail-in ballots was a critical

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you for the invitation to speak with you today. This is my first time at PROC, so it's a real privilege. The pandemic has re-engaged Canadians. During this extended emergency, 36% are now more confident in Canada’s institutions. Trust in one another and the government has